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How The Stanley Hotel Inspired The Overlook In ‘The Shining’

Popularly known as "The Shining Hotel," the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has a haunting history that goes back to the early 1900s.

By John Kuroski • Aug 14, 2024

How The Stanley Hotel Inspired The Overlook In ‘The Shining’

Popularly known as "The Shining Hotel," the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has a haunting history that goes back to the early 1900s.

By John Kuroski • August 14, 2024

Lingchi, The Chinese Execution Method Reserved For The Most Vicious Criminals

In China from the 10th century until 1905, those convicted of crimes like high treason and mass murder could be sentenced to death by lingchi, a gruesome execution method in which victims were cut apart piece by piece until they died.

By Krissy Howard • Aug 11, 2024

Lingchi, The Chinese Execution Method Reserved For The Most Vicious Criminals

In China from the 10th century until 1905, those convicted of crimes like high treason and mass murder could be sentenced to death by lingchi, a gruesome execution method in which victims were cut apart piece by piece until they died.

By Krissy Howard • August 11, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 11, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

By All That's Interesting • August 11, 2024

A New Study Suggests That Egypt’s Famous ‘Screaming Woman’ Likely Died In Agony

The 3,500-year-old mummy was found with her mouth open in an apparent scream, and researchers believe that she may have been frozen that way since the very moment she died.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 9, 2024

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A New Study Suggests That Egypt’s Famous ‘Screaming Woman’ Likely Died In Agony

The 3,500-year-old mummy was found with her mouth open in an apparent scream, and researchers believe that she may have been frozen that way since the very moment she died.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 9, 2024

11 Urban Legends From The Darkest Depths Of Creepy Folklore

Discover some of history's scariest urban legends and creepiest modern myths, like Slender Man, Bloody Mary, Candyman, and the Jersey Devil.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 5, 2024

11 Urban Legends From The Darkest Depths Of Creepy Folklore

Discover some of history's scariest urban legends and creepiest modern myths, like Slender Man, Bloody Mary, Candyman, and the Jersey Devil.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 5, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Barbara Kuklinski, The Wife Of ‘Iceman’ Killer Richard Kuklinski

Barbara Kuklinski was married to Richard Kuklinski for 25 years before she discovered that he was responsible for at least five murders — and possibly hundreds more.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 1, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Barbara Kuklinski, The Wife Of ‘Iceman’ Killer Richard Kuklinski

Barbara Kuklinski was married to Richard Kuklinski for 25 years before she discovered that he was responsible for at least five murders — and possibly hundreds more.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 1, 2024

How The Stanford Prison Experiment Revealed The Darkest Depths Of Human Psychology

Conducted by Philip Zimbardo in August 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how ordinary people could quickly adopt abusive behaviors when given authority and power.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 1, 2024

How The Stanford Prison Experiment Revealed The Darkest Depths Of Human Psychology

Conducted by Philip Zimbardo in August 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how ordinary people could quickly adopt abusive behaviors when given authority and power.

By Richard Stockton • August 1, 2024

Eerie Legends Of The Chicago Mothman, The Terrifying Cryptid Allegedly Spotted Throughout The City

Like the Mothman of West Virginia, the Chicago Mothman is said to be a large, winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and a sinister presence.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2024

Eerie Legends Of The Chicago Mothman, The Terrifying Cryptid Allegedly Spotted Throughout The City

Like the Mothman of West Virginia, the Chicago Mothman is said to be a large, winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and a sinister presence.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2024

Meet Kerri Rawson, The BTK Killer’s Daughter Who Never Suspected A Thing

The daughter of BTK Killer Dennis Rader, Kerri Rawson is now helping police investigate several cold cases related to her serial killer father.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 24, 2024

Meet Kerri Rawson, The BTK Killer’s Daughter Who Never Suspected A Thing

The daughter of BTK Killer Dennis Rader, Kerri Rawson is now helping police investigate several cold cases related to her serial killer father.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 24, 2024

What Really Happened During The Amityville Horror?

After Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family in their Amityville, New York home in 1974, the next family who moved into the house claimed it was plagued by paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 19, 2024

What Really Happened During The Amityville Horror?

After Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family in their Amityville, New York home in 1974, the next family who moved into the house claimed it was plagued by paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan • July 19, 2024